Job Description

Contractual hours

39

Basis

Full time

Region

North

Package

Competitive Terms and Conditions

Date posted

24/07/2025

Job reference

REQ000411

Role:

Deputy Service Lead - Liverpool

Hours of work:

39 hours per week

Location of role:

Hybrid

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Deputy Service Lead to support the management of our adult services across Liverpool, including a care home for adults with acquired brain injury, a supported living home, and a day provision for community support.



In this role, you'll work alongside the Service Lead to ensure high-quality, person-centred care across all settings. You will lead a team of Team Leaders to deliver standards and the values of Nugent across the Liverpool City Region.



The Deputy Service Lead will provide day-to-day management of services, ensure regulatory compliance, act as the Registered Manager where required, and support staff to achieve the best possible outcomes for those we support. Deputies will act on behalf of the Service Lead when necessary and contribute to delivering strategic objectives.



This is an exciting opportunity for someone with leadership experience in adult social care who is ready to make a real difference in people's lives.

The Successful Applicant:

The ideal candidate will have experience in adult social care and a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
You'll bring strong leadership skills, a good understanding of CQC standards, and the ability to work across multiple settings.
We're looking for someone who is organised, compassionate, and confident in supporting both staff and individuals with complex needs.
A Level 3 in Health and Social Care is essential, with Level 5 or a willingness to work towards it preferred.

What we offer:

Salary Range - 41,639 - 45,614 (depending on experience)Group Personal Pension SchemeLife Assurance Scheme30 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays)Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leaveOccupational Sickness SchemeAccess to offers and discountsRecommend a friend schemeValues AwardsA comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training and developmentRegular supervisions and annual appraisal schemeCareer Progression opportunitiesEnhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent and maintained on the DBS update service

The above position is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Nugent actively promotes the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity amongst our workforce and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our people to feel respected and able to give their best in their working life.